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Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic scapes only come around for a short period of time. It’s time to make the most of them with this garlic scape pesto that you can enjoy on pasta, toast, or even in a grilled cheese!
Spring Loaded Salad
Spring is prime time for ALL THE GREENS. Best way to use up those fresh, beautiful greens is to make a big salad! This recipe uses specific produce and value added products from the farmers’ market, but the best part about a salad is that you can make it your own. To put together the perfect salad you need greens and produce, a protein source, cheese, a little crunch, and dressing. This recipe includes all 5 of those components with substitution ideas so you can make it your own!
Ways Farm-Fresh Produce Can Promote Optimal Health
Everybody knows that a healthy body requires plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. What’s less obvious is which fruits and vegetables support the different systems in your body. How can produce best be consumed for the optimal health of your body's functions? Immune...
Strawberry Bruschetta
This delightful combination of savory and sweet is about to become your favorite late spring recipe! This recipe swaps tomatoes for strawberries with the addition of some honey and balsamic vinegar reduction. Makes the perfect snack atop crackers or a french baguette. Take it a step further and enjoy it in a grilled cheese!
From the Farm to Your Plate: The Fresh Food Journey
Ohio is home to more than 77,000 local farms, ranging from small-owned farms to large, family-run operations. These farms feature a diverse selection of 200+ different types of produce and livestock. You may be wondering, what exactly is the process for these fresh...
How to Build the Perfect Charcuterie Board with Local Farmers’ Market Products
Have you hopped on the charcuterie board trend yet? If you are not familiar with them, charcuterie boards are edible works of art filled with tasty snacks that make a perfect appetizer when entertaining, or even just for yourself! They are not only easy to make, but...
Tillin’ Time
At Old Trail Farm, our main garden is a no-till zone, but there is a time and a place for tilling - especially when it means we get to use our BCS walk-behind tractor! We cut our teeth on this piece of equipment a few weeks ago breaking ground to add 20 new blueberry...
Rhubarb Compote
Rhubarb is one of those spring produce that people often have a hard time figuring out what to do with. If you’re one those people, this recipe is about to make rhubarb one of your favorite farmers’ market finds! This recipe cooks the rhubarb down to a sauce with the addition of some maple syrup for sweetness, making it the perfect topping for a variety of breakfast dishes.
Nature Encounters at Old Trail Farm: Ticks!
Compiled from a collaborative effort of Old Trail Farm staff and interns. Old Trail Farm is a great place to experience the diverse nature of this part of the region. There are dense habitats surrounding the farm which provide the necessary resources for plant,...